How to travel from Broken Hill to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Yamba is around 1,436km (892 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$745($500)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Newcastle and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$220($150)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Central Station, Bus
Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to MacLean.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).
The distance between Broken Hill and Yamba is around 1,436km (892 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,172km (728 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Broken Hill and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Yamba. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and Newcastle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Yamba. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broken Hill to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Broken Hill and Yamba. The distance is around 1,436km (892 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 45m | A$745($500) | once daily | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 6h 5m | A$585($395) | once daily | 1,526km (948 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 7h 5m | A$895($600) | once daily | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
Bus | 22h 50m | A$220($150) | 3 times a week | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Train to Central Station, Bus + 1 similar | 24h 15m | A$215($145) | twice a week | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 24h 15m | A$210($140) | twice a week | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
Drive | 16h 5m | A$270($185) | on demand | 1,436km (892 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Yamba
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Sid Foggs Coaches
Busways
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba